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UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

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UP Catalyst , an Estonia-based company developing a method to produce sustainable carbon nanomaterials and graphite from CO 2 ( earlier post ), says that it can produce carbon-negative graphite, consuming 3.7 The valuable mineral for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is now considered a critical raw material.

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Nissan has more than 550 electric taxis on European roads

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based in Budapest, has purchased 65 Nissan LEAFs in a bid to become Hungary’s largest zero-emission fleet. In Estonia, it has been reported that a Nissan LEAF owned by taxi company, Elektritakso, has clocked up more than 218,000 kilometres (135,459 miles) on its original battery pack. Green Lite Taxi Kft.,

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2023 EV registrations in Europe surpass two million units, setting new record – Charged EVs

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Battery EVs set a new record, selling over two million units and taking 15.7% However, market share also grew in emerging EV markets including Slovenia (which saw an increase from 5% in 2022 to 9% in 2023), Estonia (3.4% In 2023, Europe’s auto market achieved its best sales since the pandemic, spurred partly by strong demand for EVs.

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ABB launches Terra 53 DC fast charger in NA; SAE Combo and CHAdeMO

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This 50 kW DC fast charging station meets both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO standards for battery electric vehicles. With its 15 to 30 minute charging time, the Terra 53 is suited for highway and city centers, fueling stations, fleets, and other infrastructure providers interested in tapping into the growing EV charging revenue stream.

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ACEA: data show EU market for electric cars highly fragmented; need for inclusive measures

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Based on these new findings, ACEA calls for an ambitious but more realistic approach to the electrification of Europe’s car fleet, just before the European Commission releases its proposal for post-2021 CO 2 targets for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles next week. Lowest ECV market share in EU in 2016. ECV Units sold.

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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That system enables onboard batteries to be charged in 15 seconds with a 400 kW boost at selected stops using a roof-mounted system (“Flash station”). Batteries Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty Infrastructure' Earlier post.)

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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Manufacturers will have to reduce emissions of their fleet significantly to meet the upcoming 2020 and 2021 targets. of the new vans fleet (2.4% Sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and battery-electric vehicles (BEV) continued to increase. grams of CO 2 per kilometer. g CO 2 /km. In 2018, 1.66 compared with 2017.

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